---
title: Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 275
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 489
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [de, ru, pt, en, it, pl, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Own guide and van
rank_in_category: 3 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/
---

# Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

**Guidekin's take:** A private half day with your own guide and van: snorkeling with the turtles of Akumal Bay, then a cenote swim, with water and snacks on board. Priced per person at €275 per person; the marine reserve fee is paid on site and reef safe sunscreen still has to go on before you arrive. 4.94 from 489 reviews.

## Overview

Dive into crystal-clear waters with your private guide and discover the vibrant marine life of Akumal Bay—turtle sightings are guaranteed! 

This half-day tour includes exclusive transportation, giving your group personalized attention every step of the way. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups, it’s an unforgettable experience with the very best of Akumal’s underwater wonders.

## Key facts

- Price: from €275 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 489 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ocean Tours Mexico
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Private round trip transportation
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Private Bilingual Guide

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Photo Packages & Souvernirs available for purchase
- Conservation of the Marine Reserve (20 USD)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sunscreen, even biodegradable, harms the coral reefs and other sealife, please apply only on exposed skin, beforehand (in your hotel) and after water activitie

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#3 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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2. [private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) — 5.0 (239)
3. [tulum-cenote-adventure](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/tulum-cenote-adventure/?format=md) — 4.95 (271)

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